S c r e e n s h o t s

A small FFT window and slow visual fadeout can be used to analyze how the sound of a mix varies over short time-spans. The zig-zag shape you see is the effect of a flanger.
Optional linear frequency scaling can help you identify problems in the higher frequencies. In this example, you can see an unusually pronounced roll-off above 19khz.
Quantizing the frequency bands simplifies the overall picture, often allowing you to identify the range and placement of individual instruments by their primary frequency content.
Quantizing the panning bands segments the stereo space into spectrum analysis for discrete locations. In this example we've separated the primary, centered signal from the stereo effects on either side.
This shot of the preferences panel shows just a fraction of Incoherence's many configuration options. This particular page allows you to configure the appearance and behaviour of the points.
Incoherence can even be limited to a single panning band for use as a full-featured, blazingly fast, traditional spectrum analyzer.
In this example you can see a quick full-signal pan to the left, as well as phase-distortion on the fading bass signal.
This image clearly maps the stereo mix, revealing a pronounced stereo effect in the mid-to-high frequencies, wide stereo reverb in the low range, and individual instruments around 300h, 650hz and 2khz.
Incoherence isn't just a useful analysis tool, it's also really, really pretty. In fullscreen mode, it's great for live video projection from the stereo mix on your soundboard.
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